- Enrollment
- 531
- Students per teacher
- 17.1:1
- Resource Index
- 25/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Gustine, CA
Gustine Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Gustine Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 15/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 061632302032
👥 S:T ratio 26
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 3
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Gustine Elementary earns 15/100 on the Resource Investment Index, even as it posts class sizes smaller than 75% of California schools.
- #4 of 4
- public schools in Gustine · Resource Index
- 15
- Resource Index · Lower
- 18.6:1
- small classes for California
- 73.9%
- free-lunch eligible
Gustine Elementary has class sizes smaller than 75% of California schools. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Gustine Elementary ranks #4 of 4 public schools in Gustine, CA.
School address
District: Gustine Unified · California
NCES ID 061632302032 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-41 students YoY
Gustine Elementary shrank from 544 students in 2022-23 to 503 in 2023-24 (-7.5%).
Teacher FTE held 26.0 → 26.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-41 students YoY 061632302032 · Gustine, CA Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
483 enr · 18.6:1 · 73.9% lunch · RII 15
Nearest enrollment peer: Gustine High (531 students)
Gustine Elementary shrank from 544 students in 2022-23 to 503 in 2023-24 (-7.5%). Teacher FTE held 26.0 → 26.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · California schools → · Find another →
Gustine Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Gustine High
Gustine High
531 students
- This school
Gustine Elementary
483 students
- Gustine Middle
Gustine Middle
370 students
- Romero Element
Romero Elementary
225 students
- Pioneer High ( 18
Pioneer High (Continuation)
18 students
What this shows Gustine Elementary reports 483 students on the CCD universe file.
How Gustine Elementary compares
Gustine Elementary is a shrinking campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs California and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs California | California avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 18.6:1 | ▼ 13% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 73.9% | ▲ 33% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 483 | top 48% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
18.6:1
Leaner classes than 22% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
483
Bigger than 59% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
73.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 33% above the California average of 55.5%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
18.6:1
students per teacher
- 13% below state mean
Top 25% in California - lower ratio than 75% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
49.1%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$17,873
per pupil, district-wide
- below California avg of $18,665
Close to the U.S. public-school average per-pupil spend.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 483 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 5 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 87.6%
White 8.3%
Two or More 2.7%
African American 0.6%
Asian 0.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 87.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 22.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 22.5, Gustine Elementary is less mixed than the California school average of 46.0.
Programs
District finance for Gustine Unified reports $17,873 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Gustine Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gustine High | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Gustine Middle | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Romero Elementary | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Pioneer High (Continuation) | Smaller | Similar economic need | No ratio data |
Comparisons are relative to Gustine Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 370
- Students per teacher
- 19.5:1
- Resource Index
- 20/100
- Enrollment
- 225
- Students per teacher
- 20.5:1
- Resource Index
- 26/100
- Enrollment
- 18
- Students per teacher
- -
- Resource Index
- 58/100
Nationwide elementary schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~483 students)
Frequently asked questions about Gustine Elementary
How many students attend Gustine Elementary?
Gustine Elementary has 483 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Gustine, CA. CCD year-over-year: 544 (2022-23) → 503 (2023-24), down 41.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Gustine Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Gustine Elementary is 18.6:1, which is 13% lower than the California average of 21.5:1 and 18% higher than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Gustine Elementary?
73.9% of students at Gustine Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Gustine Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Gustine Elementary is Hispanic or Latino at 87.6% of enrollment, in Gustine, CA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Gustine Elementary?
Gustine Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 15/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Gustine Elementary rank among public schools in Gustine?
By Resource Investment Index, Gustine Elementary ranks #4 of 4 public schools in Gustine, CA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking.
What other schools are in Gustine Unified?
Besides Gustine Elementary, Gustine Unified also operates Gustine High (531 students), Gustine Middle (370 students), and Romero Elementary (225 students). See the Gustine Unified district page for the complete list.